In high end kitchens in New Holland PA, kitchen countertops are frequently solid surfaces, engineered stone or granite. Here are the differences between them.
Over the course of a day the kitchen countertops in New Holland PA will find themselves being used and abused. They can be a cutting board, desk, hot pad, snack bar or a place to hike up on and sit. The surface that you have in the kitchen needs to be durable, easy to maintain and attractive. If you are building a new home or renovating your existing kitchen, there are a few guidelines that have to do with countertops.
* Plan on spending in the area of 10 to 15% of the total kitchen renovation budget on the countertops, this includes the installation. It has been shown that anything more or less of this norm will not fit the looks or feel of the remainder of the kitchen.
* It is not necessary to have only one type of countertop. Many homes have a section of the top done in wood to act as a chopping block, a section in marble that can be used to roll out dough for baking and perhaps a different color altogether on the island to differentiate it from the main working and prep area.
* Solid Countertops fashioned from engineered stone are totally predictable. What you see as a sample is exactly what you will get. Many people prefer this predictability, but if your tastes run to something a little less predictable, then granite is the ideal choice.
* Colors are often trendy and short lived. The modern materials mean that a solid top will easily stand up to fifteen or twenty years of use. Think twice before you install a bright blue top that may lose its appeal quickly.
Solid tops:
Solid tops are made from a blend of acrylic and polymer; these tops come in hundreds of colors and textures. With different edge treatment, the variations are almost endless. The surfaces are non-porous, making them difficult to stain and ideal for preparing food on. If the surface is accidentally burned or scratched, the imperfection can usually be taken out by sanding and buffing.
Engineered stone:
Engineered stone countertops are perhaps the best of both worlds; they look like natural stone but they have the functionality of a solid surface. The material is crushed quartz usually, all bound together with resin. The tops are available in many colors, are non-porous and stain resistant. They are very hard and like real stone, are cool to the touch.
Granite:
With the increase is supply and the availability of more skilled installers, granite is becoming very popular as a countertop. As no two pieces are the same, the homeowner will often go to the yard and select the slab he wishes. Granite is available in a number of different colors and qualities, some being harder than others, hence more expensive.
Countertops in New Holland PA are available in many sizes, shapes, colors and textures. The source in New Holland is Jemson Cabinetry; they can design, craft and install cabinets and countertops that are durable and pleasing to the eye.
